February 05 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 439-61 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when making all to score by 6l in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) three weeks ago; has 5lb rise to deal with back in a handicap, but something really clicked last time and he's open to more progress; big player.
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4th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Consistent; won three on the bounce on AW over 1m4f in January/February; fair second at Beverley on Friday; stays 1m6f; each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Havachoc

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Did well on AW earlier in the year and he ran well back on turf when third of 12 over C&D (good to soft) in April; latest Chester run easy to excuse (Class 4) and this is far more suitable; respected, for all there is a slight question mark surrounding fast ground.

5/1

6th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Havachoc

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of 1m4f AW wins in January/February; has continued to run well since and he sported first-time cheekpieces when just held over that C&D 11 days ago; 2lb 'wrong' but acts on turf and likely to go well again.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 548-53 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 606-42 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who is 1-27 on AW but he went very close off a reduced mark here (1m3f) two weeks ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he remains very well treated on old form and is effective at this trip; respected.
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4th

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed.

11/2

5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

Form: 3485-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his close third at Kempton (1m4f) last January but he's been well held in four subsequent runs on the Flat; cheekpieces are now added but overall record stands at 0-10 and others are preferred.
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7th

6

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Rosco Rogers

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Tim Vaughan

AW campaigner who is having his first realistic go on turf; went close at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Kempton (1m4f) in his first two handicaps but didn't progress across this winter's campaign; last two starts saw big defeats in the spring but maybe wind surgery will help and a tongue-tie is now added to his cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosco Rogers

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden who threatened to get off the mark in both starts when wearing cheekpieces in February; bombed out in a newly fitted visor when apprentice-ridden at Southwell last time but needs a second look with the cheekpieces back on.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Rosco Rogers

11st 2lb

J: Mr Laurie Gallacher

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden who's been threatening of late; got the ability to win off this mark but been worried out of it a few times and was again inclined to hang left latest; switches to a visor from cheekpieces under Laurie Gallacher, who's taking a first ride under rules.

3/1

12/1

Form: /000-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a maiden in May 2023; didn't show much in first three runs for current yard but he reappeared with a 3l sixth here (1m3f; Night Bear second) last month; that was more like it and has possibilities if he can take another step back in the right direction.
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7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable.

10/1

3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

Form: 97/9-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Stoneacre, being 0-11 and finishing out the back at a big price here (1m3f) two weeks ago; holds weak claims on form and can only be watched.
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8th

9

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Easter Sundae

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Wainwright

Placed for the first time when second of nine at Newcastle (12.5f, AW; 100-1) in February in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); beat only one home when beaten 26l here (1m4f) 20 days ago; has possibilities if able to show his best form.

20/1

9th

10

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Easter Sundae

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John Wainwright

0-13; first placing when beaten just over a length into second of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta; 100-1) seven weeks ago; remains to be seen if the form can be repeated.

20/1

66/1

Form: 7077-

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big odds in all four runs including on handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, heavy) in October; now returns to AW and he needs a transformation after a break; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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8th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Angelardo

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Newcastle (2m, AW) in March and went close over that C&D last month but was well held when fourth behind Laravie at Pontefract (2m1f, good) 11 days ago and still needs to prove himself on turf.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Angelardo

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Kept on well to finish ahead of Lady Phoebe at Newcastle (2m) but he's inconsistent and has yet to prove himself on turf.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Angelardo

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent but likes it here (C&D winner in March off 4lb lower) and should fare better, the blinkers experiment having been binned following a below-par effort last time.

6/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 2833-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All five AW wins have been at Southwell, including a division of this race last year; only 1lb higher than for his runaway win over 1m3f here last April but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his reappearance last month; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.
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7th

2

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front runner who has gained six of his seven wins on the AW at Southwell; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, but a record of 1-20 on turf suggests others are more likely.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent by a wide margin over 1m6f in March under Elle-May Croot; held in four starts since and others are preferred.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lednikov

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent in March off a 4lb lower mark; below his best in three starts since and others are preferred now he switches back to turf.

16/1

50/1

Form: 687-99

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has finished ninth here in his two runs this winter and was behind several of today's rivals two weeks ago; passed over.
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8th

8

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's never gone close to finishing placed (7f-1m6f); the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers didn't make any difference back on turf one month ago.

33/1

6th

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden and was tailed off over 1m6f at Wolverhampton 71 days ago; drops back markedly in trip with blinkers applied.

50/1

9th

9

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-race maiden who has finished ninth here in his two runs this winter and was behind several of today's rivals two weeks ago; passed over.

50/1

10/1

Form: 709-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 15-race maiden but he made some eyecatching late progress when fourth here (1m3f) two weeks ago; finished behind Night Bear in that race but he could be dangerous back up in trip.
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6th

6

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Broadstone

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Norton

He's 0-17 and came in last of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

13th

1

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Broadstone

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Norton

Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break.

25/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Broadstone

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Norton

Inconsistent 15-race maiden but he made some eyecatching late progress when fourth here (1m3f) two weeks ago; finished behind Night Bear in that race but he could be dangerous back up in trip.

10/1

15/2

Form: 4363-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but she returned from 164 days off with a third of 12 at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; that was a promising effort from a wide draw and she's in the mix with blinkers added.
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8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Argentum

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Matt Crawley

Longstanding maiden who's done most racing over further, latterly 1m6f; not a bad effort in first-time cheekpieces on Polytrack in May but she's had any number of chances.

25/1

8th

10

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Argentum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

0-13 but she has posted some solid efforts, including when third of 12 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; respectable effort there in first-time cheekpieces three weeks ago but her stamina for this far isn't assured.

14/1

6th

12

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Argentum

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Matt Crawley

Creditable third over C&D in January but she's struggled since, including over hurdles in March; record is now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £20.96
Tricast £83.69
Trifecta £105.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Argentum

Daily Mirror:

Night Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Havachoc

RP RATINGS:

Haliphon

The Times:

Rosco Rogers

Daily Record:

Havachoc

Telegraph:

Argentum

The Guardian:

Argentum

Daily Mail:

Argentum

D Express:

Argentum

The Sun:

Night Bear

The Star:

Night Bear

POSTDATA:

Haliphon